BlackBerry Phones in 2020 - What Are Your Options?

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  • @mikeylejan8849
    @mikeylejan8849 4 роки тому +321

    BlackBerry devices just look so classy.

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому +13

      Yeah they do. For sure.

    • @kevb3047
      @kevb3047 4 роки тому +3

      TechO.- do you know how to make a keyboard shortcut for the drag-down notifications?
      Much respect for your appreciation for these superior devices, just subbed, stay healthy.

    • @ublorman-117
      @ublorman-117 4 роки тому +5

      KeyOne Black Edition Baby!!!

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому

      @@ublorman-117 yup yup. Great phone

    • @meghibernardo1560
      @meghibernardo1560 4 роки тому

      I like classic things

  • @Steeee.Veeee.O
    @Steeee.Veeee.O 4 роки тому +88

    I thought I was the only blackberry die hard..... Everyone is on iPhones which I HATE!!!! Keep it up dude!

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому +4

      Thanks a lot man. I appreciate it. And no, you're not the only one!

    • @alexandracarton8005
      @alexandracarton8005 4 роки тому +1

      KEY2 LE - awesome..... I love it!!!

    • @ankaz4469
      @ankaz4469 4 роки тому +6

      Living without blackberry is my biggest fear.

    • @abdomination
      @abdomination 4 роки тому +1

      at least apple supports their phones forever haha

    • @dokorobia8713
      @dokorobia8713 4 роки тому +2

      They killed off blackberry because it is secure

  • @whatwouldyoudoslides8038
    @whatwouldyoudoslides8038 4 роки тому +10

    I check on blackberry every 2 months to see if they are hopeful getting back up

  • @shikitotofficial9510
    @shikitotofficial9510 4 роки тому +9

    I remember my BB curve and been using it for a years then upgraded to BB LEAP.. i miss BB OS.

  • @lilmoris1
    @lilmoris1 4 роки тому +217

    BB should've made an upgraded Passport that runs Android, would have been sick

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому +20

      Yeah it would have. So many of us wanted to see that phone happen

    • @lilmoris1
      @lilmoris1 4 роки тому +11

      @@TechOdyssey Passport has been getting some love recently. I'm thinking it will start to get some support from indie devs and stuff, much like what the legendary HTC HD2 had back in the day... But still, would be amazing to se an updated Passport with one of those infinity displays and a keyboard, flagship specs and all that...

    • @ninamala6033
      @ninamala6033 4 роки тому +6

      Unihertz Titan is something like a massive BB Passport running Android. Have you heard about it?

    • @poulardu
      @poulardu 4 роки тому +1

      @@ninamala6033 look for the passport silver edition I think it has some Android capabilities.

    • @bradleycarlton3223
      @bradleycarlton3223 4 роки тому +4

      If in Toronto I'll update you softwear to Android

  • @HarshitRautela
    @HarshitRautela 4 роки тому +3

    I still have my z10, and I use it in tandem to my android device. And, its more than a connecting device. I use it as a secure storage device, especially for storing passwords in its password keeper. I keep music in it, and use it to open PowerPoints, excel sheets, word documents, and PDF. Also, I use it as a notepad. It's very useful.

  • @navpreetanand1606
    @navpreetanand1606 4 роки тому +118

    I still use my blackberry passport still rocks

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому +4

      Awesome. Which model do you have? Do you sideload apps onto it?

    • @mixedartsofmartialmadness5219
      @mixedartsofmartialmadness5219 4 роки тому

      Is that cdma compatible do you know??

    • @Allyyy102
      @Allyyy102 4 роки тому

      @@TechOdyssey Yesi installed a lot. ❤️

    • @taz_brown
      @taz_brown 4 роки тому +1

      I use the BB Passport Silver Edition. I love BB10. I am going to get the White one soon off of EBay.

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому

      @@taz_brown nice. I think the white one is my favorite. I used to have one. I had been looking at them before I got this one.

  • @jessii_d
    @jessii_d 4 роки тому +30

    you reminded me just how much I love and miss blackberry. im so sad to hear their contract is up in august.which is shocking and confusing bc I watched a few key3 videos and I absolutely fell IN LOVE with it! I switched to iPhone from a BB and I missed it so much. I wish back in the mid-to late 2000's, blackberry kept up with the times and the speeds of the phone bc I thought they were such a great phone. not long after switching to iPhones, I ended up loathing them. I have had nothing but problems with iPhones. and I would so much rather a physical keyboard which a lot of people were dragging in a lot of videos. I hope theres some sort of solution with BB and they continue making phones and getting better and better. I would LOVE to have another BB!!

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому +2

      We will have to wait and see. It sucks that the licensing agreement is ending but maybe it’s for the best. TCL and BlackBerry Mobile didn’t do a great job with supporting the devices or quality control. I’m not going to give up yet. Waiting to see what happens after the licensing agreement ends to see if they announce a new one with someone else. Going to have to wait and see... but who knows.

    • @jessii_d
      @jessii_d 4 роки тому +2

      TechOdyssey dang, well that sucks and is sad to hear that they shot themselves in the foot. I’ll continue to have hope too! These phones nowadays are 😒 frustrating. I’m about to place my iPhone on top of a firecracker and watch it explode 😆

    • @tempest411
      @tempest411 4 роки тому +4

      Why did you ever feel you had to switch phones? My first Blackberry was the original Pearl in around '07, which didn't last very long thanks to the mechanical track ball. but it did get me hooked on the concept..Then I got a Blackberry Curve in '09. That lasted until 2015, when i picked up a Blackberry Classic. The keyboard on that started to become glitchy, from a few keys that would stick I think, and so just last week I picked up a new-in-the-box Key2. I like it ok, but I do miss the intuitive nature of the Blackberry operating system, which I think is miles ahead of any Android system. I also miss the optical track-pad with a curser on the screen, and arrow keys! Those features alone made it better than anything else on the market. In the end, there are zero reasons to use anything else as long as any Blackberry will even sorta-kinda work on today's networks.

    • @justoalvarez3940
      @justoalvarez3940 4 роки тому +2

      @@tempest411 I feel the same way xD Like, new phones suck xD

    • @monurajput5608
      @monurajput5608 4 роки тому +1

      @@jessii_d they are coming back with a 5G phone in start of 2021. Partnering with Texas based Onmobility.

  • @Hiltegard
    @Hiltegard 4 роки тому +4

    My first Blackberry was a Curve 8830 and my last Blackberry was the Bold 9930. I really loved my Blackberries for a time. Switched to iPhone in 2012 and haven’t left iOS since. There are still days I miss that 9930 physical keyboard. BB still had the best keyboards I’ve ever used.

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому +1

      They really are fantastic phones. I have been using BlackBerries since 2005 and hopefully there will be more phones in the future.

  • @laverdadbuscador
    @laverdadbuscador 4 роки тому +1

    Muscle memory is such an underrated selling point. It's the biggest reason to buying a pkb phone.
    I can walk around and type without looking at my phone. I know it's accurate. It makes it safer to use in a lot of instances. It can make social situations a little less rude. I can type under my desk while still talking face to face with someone. It saves me time, because I hate having to stop what I'm doing (say in a store) to text someone. I just wanna type while walking....do so with a glass slab is just rude and you often get in people's way, or you gotta waste your time and step to the side.

  • @morrissey07
    @morrissey07 4 роки тому +4

    I'm writing to you from a BlackBerry Key2. Prior to this I had the Priv and this really feels like a step up as far as speed is concerned. Absolutely love this phone and don't feel left out with apps (as I did when I had the Q10 and Z10). I will continue to use my Key2 for as long as possible.

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому +1

      Nice. Glad you're enjoying it and it's doing everything you need/want it to do.

  • @TinyHouseLife
    @TinyHouseLife 4 роки тому +5

    Hooooked brother..when found your channel have had it on autoplay everyday because of all your BB talk and reviews.. love them all.. keep them coming

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому

      Thanks a lot. I appreciate it. Glad you're enjoying the content. Thanks for the watching

  • @TheOfficialEDC
    @TheOfficialEDC 4 роки тому +7

    I love my Key2! Had a black one, got a silver one, and bought another black one after selling my initial black one~ just keep coming back to it!

  • @skatulle
    @skatulle 4 роки тому +3

    So glad i found a platform for other blackberry die hard fans like me. I can make an informed decisions

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому

      Welcome! Glad you found my channel and enjoy the videos.

  • @thewrathofbrath3004
    @thewrathofbrath3004 4 роки тому +4

    Thank you for sharing your expertise, TechOdyssey! I've used BlackBerry phones forever and always vowed to be loyal for as long as they're being produced because they were originally a Canadian company. When other people zig, I like to zag. I'm sad to hear that 2020 is the end of the road. I'll take good care of my KeyOne and Key2 in hopes they last a while. This is a change I'm not looking forward to.

  • @robbehr2288
    @robbehr2288 4 роки тому +46

    LOVE my Priv!!! Bring us Priv 2

    • @mason11198
      @mason11198 4 роки тому

      my priv was a trooper. It took a critical screen smash and lasted 2 years after.

    • @bonnieandmind
      @bonnieandmind 4 роки тому +1

      I'm still on my Priv too

    • @rspatel9655
      @rspatel9655 4 роки тому

      🤞🤞🤞

    • @ruslbicycle6006
      @ruslbicycle6006 4 роки тому +1

      I've been keeping my priv going. I put a new battery in it from ebay but it was the same 2200mAh (in real use, it advertised 3400mAh) as my degraded old one. I bought a more expensive 3rd party battery. I hope it works better but i haven't put it in yet.
      Overall the phone overheats too often.
      Can I turn off the DTEK stuff to squeeze a little more out? What does it even do beside remind you to put a screenlock on?
      I would get the Key2 but they seem to $$$ for what you are getting.
      I have the 'updates available' error where it won't update the OS because BB or Google has control and I have to deactivate Google for the upgrade? I haven't done it yet though it had that problem over a year.
      I wish someone would make normal good QWERTY phones still.
      I liked the Priv better when I first got it, the BB SMS message program was nicely integrated into the hub. At some point it changed to open the Google messages app instead, which is annoying because the transition from hub to SMS is broken. I work around it.
      I wish manufacturers wouldn't take their loyal customers for granted and drop support. Oh well.

    • @JacksonWalter735
      @JacksonWalter735 3 роки тому

      @@ruslbicycle6006 It's a shame that the Priv only got one major OS upgrade. I was using the Priv until late 2019 as my work phone until my firm's apps no longer supports Android 6.

  • @JacksonWalter735
    @JacksonWalter735 3 роки тому +3

    I still wish there was a Priv 2. I was using the original Priv as my work phone and absolutely loved it. Unfortunately I had to upgrade back in late 2019 because my firm's software doesn't run on Android 6 anymore. The Priv was the perfect Blackberry to me. It had all screen for content consumption but a slide out keyboard when you want tactile feedback when typing. If Blackberry ever releases a Priv 2 with 2021 flagship hardware and a better physical keyboard, that would be my dream phone.

  • @Hamzakhan-ts3gy
    @Hamzakhan-ts3gy 4 роки тому +7

    His voice sounds so calm and kind. First time watching him. Love from Pakistan.
    Stay safe Stay home .

  • @marktitus9977
    @marktitus9977 4 роки тому +8

    Still have my BB Motion and am still loving it. Have you heard anything on the BB Evolve?

  • @shad0wfir3
    @shad0wfir3 4 роки тому +3

    An updated version of the Priv would be amazing. The slide out keyboard was such a nice option to have. I miss mine, but the battery went

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому +1

      Yeah. That would be super nice. If only!

    • @shad0wfir3
      @shad0wfir3 4 роки тому +1

      @@TechOdyssey I've been a huge advocate for bb for a long time, and when they finally started dropping phones running android, I was pumped. The priv definitely had its drawbacks but I loved it. Better than having to purchase a whole separate keyboard attachment for your phone. The overheating issues could be solved, and the battery life too. Wouldn't be too hard of a fix.

  • @lenkapenka6976
    @lenkapenka6976 4 роки тому +5

    Heck, in 2020 my main device is a Classic, serves me well, has some good podcast apps that still work, crystal clear audio and great reception. Battery lasts 2-3 days with moderate use, very stable. So good I will buy another as backup.

    • @jessii_d
      @jessii_d 4 роки тому

      aw man do I miss my classic! so great to hear yours is still rocking on! it beats these crappy $1000-$1500 phones whose batteries dont even last a full day and have constant problems!

    • @morbiusfive9448
      @morbiusfive9448 4 роки тому

      Me too. I would definitely buy another Classic when my current one dies. Really can't see any reason not to. Had the original Classic too.

  • @MrRizzzz007
    @MrRizzzz007 4 роки тому +48

    I am using key2 Black Recently buy key2 red love blackberry hope they make more new models

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому +8

      Nice. The Red one is gorgeous. I wish I could have gotten my hands on one. I hope they make new ones too.

    • @Oriolus1
      @Oriolus1 4 роки тому +2

      Hi Rizwan thank you for supporting blackberry by using their devices

    • @elmirador8308
      @elmirador8308 4 роки тому

      @@KBoon what do you mean with revised keyboard?

    • @MrRizzzz007
      @MrRizzzz007 4 роки тому +2

      @@Oriolus1 welcome bro I m big fan of blackberry mobiles

    • @MrRizzzz007
      @MrRizzzz007 4 роки тому +1

      ​@@KBoon in 2018 built have a loose spacebar problem but in red its really perfect even keyboard better then old built as I am noticing

  • @teresasnow-angel5494
    @teresasnow-angel5494 4 роки тому +6

    My Blackberry bold is over 7 years and still kicking--

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому +1

      They really do hold up well over time. Such well made devices.

    • @RedneckPunk
      @RedneckPunk 4 роки тому

      I have the 9930 I bought new and crashed 9 days into use. Still haven't figured out how to revamp it..any suggestions?

  • @ericpurnomo8173
    @ericpurnomo8173 4 роки тому +1

    Still using silver Passport & keyone as main phones. Classic & Priv are my backup when either mains acting up. Looking for key2 right now ...

  • @AlaouiNaoufal
    @AlaouiNaoufal 4 роки тому +12

    I still have the blackberry blod, remember me when BBM was only on the BB devices 😝

  • @rpbuhler8733
    @rpbuhler8733 4 роки тому +1

    I still use a blackberry bold. am I the last one ? Can’t beat the compact size and keyboard. Any know how to transfer stored memos to Key One ? ATT says they won,t sept this phone for long.

  • @CorrezZio
    @CorrezZio 4 роки тому +3

    Hey nice video! Typing this from my silver KeyOne that's 2,5 years old atm, I smashed the screen on it couple weeks back and got a replacement for 12 bucks and installed it myself, I love this thing!

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому +1

      Woah. Impressive. Glad you were able to patch it back up.

  • @matthewsapp3627
    @matthewsapp3627 4 роки тому +3

    I went from iPhones to blackberries then to android and now I'm typing this on my BlackBerry key2 and I absolutely love it. I spent way too much to get it from Amazon but I don't even regret it.

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому

      I'm glad you're enjoying it. It's a great phone

    • @hadokenexe
      @hadokenexe 4 роки тому +1

      Bought mine at launch for the $649 pricetag from BestBuy. I've been surprised by my lack of desire to upgrade, all prevous BlackBerry devices had too many compromises but the Key2 is truly a jack of all trades and has the power to do it all

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому +1

      @@hadokenexe its definitely a solid phone for BlackBerry users. Checks pretty much all the boxes

    • @hadokenexe
      @hadokenexe 4 роки тому +1

      @@TechOdyssey If I had ONE gripe or one thing I'd change it would be the camera. Not even the whole module, just give me OIS darnit! BB phones haven't had OIS since the Priv

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому +1

      @@hadokenexe yeah. It has ok cameras but nothing to write home about. I would have liked to see better myself

  • @parkpunk2
    @parkpunk2 4 роки тому +23

    Q10, my favorite phone ever. loved how small it was. Wish it could be moded to a modern android operating system.

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому +2

      The Q10 was a fantastic device. I had three of them. I really enjoyed that phone.

    • @Richard-dg7bf
      @Richard-dg7bf 4 роки тому +1

      Viewing this on Q10 with side loaded Play Store.

    • @vinnakotavenkatesh7801
      @vinnakotavenkatesh7801 4 роки тому

      @@TechOdyssey hello sir..I want a brand new blackberry Q10.. where can I buy.. because in India there is no blackberry store is selling their phones.😒😔

    • @vinnakotavenkatesh7801
      @vinnakotavenkatesh7801 4 роки тому

      @@TechOdyssey if u can arrange a new blackberry Q10 for me..I can pay u sir... please please

  • @EuroBoj1
    @EuroBoj1 4 роки тому +1

    Love your videos especially about BlackBerry since i am a huge fan Aswell.
    What are your thoughts of a new bb this year?

  • @96Duelfuel
    @96Duelfuel 4 роки тому +5

    I still use my Z30. After seven years, it still works. Yes, the browser is struggling and the app world is in tough shape, but otherwise, for phone, text, email, bluetooth all still works. Wish that some money could be invested into the system to give it a leg up.

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому

      The Z30 was/is a very good phone. I really enjoyed mine when I had it, multiple times lol. I just started using the Q10 again last night. I got the special edition white/gold one and I've been setting it up. I can't get my Google contacts to load which is annoying but it did setup my email, thankfully. It's definitely more limited than ever but still, phone calls and texting are great. The browser is definitely not what it used to be but thankfully still works for the most part. I wish they could revitalize the OS as well.

  • @carlosjp2277
    @carlosjp2277 4 роки тому +1

    Is BIS still in service? I miss my bold 9900.

  • @coloradoken3159
    @coloradoken3159 4 роки тому +7

    Picked up the Key2 LE last fall and really digging it. Like you, I've had BB all the way back to the side thumb wheel days and can't give up the keypad.

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому +3

      Yup. Man... I remember messing up the thumbwheel on my old BBRY, and blowing out several track balls on my Pearls. People just don't understand. Some of us love keyboards and have been using BlackBerries for over 15 years.

  • @omarb6232
    @omarb6232 4 роки тому +1

    Hello and thanks for the update on what's the best Blackberry in 2020. I fell in love with Blackberry when the Classic came out or maybe litte before that and been hooked every sense. I'm currently using a Q10 which I love and been using for the last 4/5years, it's my 3rd one. My Q10 always gets attn whenever I'm out and people see it(Is that a Blackberry) is what I hear, lol. I've been thinking about upgrading from my Q10 and looking at the Key1 and Key2. I love the size of my Q10 because even with my OtterBox Case it still fits in my pocket. I would love your advice on which phone would be the best choice for me going forward, also, just to let you know I do carry a Android phone for doing most of my online and browsing stuff. I love my Q10 for texting and it's email capability, price is also important to me. I welcome your thoughts and advice, keep up the good work and thanks. Omar

    • @valdotorg
      @valdotorg 4 роки тому

      Omar B consider the Porsche Design P9883. It has the same internals as the Q10.

  • @stephenabm7779
    @stephenabm7779 4 роки тому +5

    I have been using a Key2 for just over a year or so. I am happy with it.

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому +1

      It's a great phone! Glad you're enjoying it

    • @Jamescarljohn
      @Jamescarljohn 4 роки тому +1

      I've been using the Key2 since it came out , best phone ever, fantastic typing experience

  • @seddikbouyakoub5023
    @seddikbouyakoub5023 4 роки тому +4

    Watching this from BlackBerry key2 black.
    Never ever had any other feelings for any other phone. All I need and will even need is in my bbkey2

  • @jacquesvi9231
    @jacquesvi9231 4 роки тому +4

    Still using my blackberry passport Silver Edition AndI am loving it. The cell is “ perfect” “ makes perfect calls” as a matter of fact my last call was perfect. Please Lord “ Make Blackberry Great Again”. “ MBGA”.

  • @AdvancePlays
    @AdvancePlays 4 роки тому +2

    This is why I went with the Unihertz Titan instead of an actual Blackberry. I only had one Blackberry so the only ecosystem feature I care about is the physical keyboard itself, so that, modern android features, and continued support are what let me to the Titan. I'm liking it so far. Nice discussion

  • @misio1903
    @misio1903 4 роки тому +6

    still use Priv. No problems whatsoever. A bit slow sometimes, when google maps starts etc. But besides that, I love this device.

    • @Vrais23
      @Vrais23 4 роки тому

      Same here buddy! Replaced my Note 8! 😃

    • @Xxmel951xX
      @Xxmel951xX 4 роки тому +1

      4 years with my priv 🙂 4 years that I love my phone. I bought it just after my LG G3 and without any regrets.
      Reaplace Google maps by Waze, more speed. I had the same "problem".

    • @lunarpollen
      @lunarpollen 4 роки тому

      i just had my Priv's battery, charge port, and screen replaced a couple weeks ago. I hope that the next generation of BlackBerry models include a slider phone but with the quality and tech at least at the level of the Key2

  • @scheuerle2
    @scheuerle2 4 роки тому +1

    Currently using a Priv, but I miss my defunct Torch.

  • @Jsuarez6
    @Jsuarez6 4 роки тому +3

    Sadly I had to give up on my BlackBerry Motion. It kept restarting several time a day. Factory reset the phone in case it was an app causing the problem. But the phone still kept restarting. Went out and got a Galaxy S20+. It's good phone, but the hub and bb keyboard will be missed.

  • @arthistoryguy
    @arthistoryguy 4 роки тому +1

    Cool channel dude! I've been a BB fan since buying the BB DTEK as my main cell in 2016. Eventually got a Keyone which is still my favorite phone. Unfortunately it's screen broke when I dropped it and back in 2018 it was too expensive to replace the screen so I opted out and used my dad's old Samsung 8+. Good news is I'm going back to the Keyone, this time black edition. Should be arriving this week. Thanks for the recommendation!

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому

      Awesome. Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoy the KEYone. It’s a solid phone.

  • @robintruiett-theodorson8479
    @robintruiett-theodorson8479 4 роки тому +6

    I just bought another KeyOne and it arrived today. I've had the other one for 2 years and 7 months. The only reason I bought a new one is because of the battery. I purchased my new KeyOne from AT&T.

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому +1

      Nice. I hope you still enjoy using it for a long time and it serves you well.

    • @mason11198
      @mason11198 4 роки тому

      @@TechOdyssey I am stuck between Key Two and Evolve (Canadian companies rogers and bell support it). Which would you argue is better?

  • @cristolate
    @cristolate 4 роки тому +1

    Hi, do you recommend blackberry passport today in 2020?

  • @JoseLopes-dl1nc
    @JoseLopes-dl1nc 4 роки тому +8

    Hello im using a BlackBerry key2

  • @justjay8170
    @justjay8170 4 роки тому

    I so wish they would had made a Priv 2 when you slide that keyboard heads turn. I met a few ladies with the slide but it had problems as you noted. Back on key one and classic now.

  • @georgepriv7674
    @georgepriv7674 4 роки тому +3

    Still remember using the bold and I side loaded BlackBerry ringtones on my iPhone.

  • @medad5716
    @medad5716 4 роки тому +1

    Good video. Very honest and pragmatic. I enjoy using my Black Edition BlackBerry KeyOne. Great device, good camera, keyboard and EXCELLENT battery life.

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому

      Thank you. I appreciate it thanks for watching

  • @tempest411
    @tempest411 4 роки тому +8

    I wish they's come out with a true Blackberry operating system that would 'talk' to everything on the networks.

  • @joannemilano8073
    @joannemilano8073 4 роки тому

    Great educational video. I still have my old BB Torch. Loved that tank, and the keyboard. Bought the Key 1 in 2017 pre-purchased before the release date. After 2 years, the battery swelled and the back popped off. Sent to BB for repair. This year, the screen fell off. My husband repaired it. now the battery is swelling again. I will buy a Key 2 if I can find one, but will the battery still have issues?

  • @jasoncathcart673
    @jasoncathcart673 4 роки тому +7

    Middle of June 2020 and I'm still rocking my z10, lol. But you are absolutely correct when you say it's nothing more than a Communications device. Sadly, as more time passes I lose access to websites, pages, apps, email servers and just about anything that could be important. I haven't been able to send an MMS in Lord knows how long, I can't access many many web pages. Yahoo mail has basically given up suppor6t. Gmail is starting to glitch out as well. I know it's just a matter of time before the whole system fails and I lose access to the everything. She did me good for all these years, i will always be a Blackberry fan thanks for your awesome videos Man.

  • @robinthibodeau6407
    @robinthibodeau6407 4 роки тому +3

    Thanks so much! I love my BlackBerry Priv! And I've been feeling desperate to hang onto it...as it has been acting poorly as of late and I had no idea where to getca replacement...(I refuse to get an iPhone)
    Even when I hunted it down, I could only locate it through a Bell kiosk in Costco! Thank you for all your tips and great information:) I will start my hunt for the Key2 LE:)

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому +1

      You're welcome. I'm glad I could help thanks for watching.

    • @bonnieandmind
      @bonnieandmind 4 роки тому

      Same! I've had my Priv for 3 years and it's showing its wear. The kids and pushing me to get an iPhone, but no way. I specifically tuned in to this video to find a newer BlackBerry. I've had 7 blackberries in the last 16 yrs. Not planning to switch yet. The curves, the torch, the priv. Maybe a Key2 next.

  • @renewild9439
    @renewild9439 4 роки тому +10

    I am a fan 2 ...never had another brand. I wish they would bring out an android passport....btw...whats your opinion on the unihertz passport like phone?

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому +1

      I think that it's a promising device. I've really been trying to get my hands on one to review but so far I haven't been successful. So much craziness has been going on that I lost communication with them. I really want to test it out and see how well it performs and holds up. I would imagine that it will make a lot of passport users very happy, since it's a solid looking clone of the passport, which we love so much, but it's finally running android. The price isn't bad either.

    • @zmisolutionz9393
      @zmisolutionz9393 4 роки тому

      Is BlackBerry Passport not workable in 2020?

    • @renewild9439
      @renewild9439 4 роки тому +1

      @@zmisolutionz9393 There is no android pass port...so hope they make one

    • @zmisolutionz9393
      @zmisolutionz9393 4 роки тому +1

      @@renewild9439 thanks very much respect for you ... I wish if passport could have been convertible to Android

    • @zmisolutionz9393
      @zmisolutionz9393 4 роки тому +1

      @@renewild9439 thanks

  • @amrittamang7058
    @amrittamang7058 4 роки тому +1

    Can you please explain if there's going to be key 3?

  • @sergordonnatanauan1846
    @sergordonnatanauan1846 4 роки тому +13

    until now Im still waiting for Priv2. 😭

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому +3

      I dont think we will ever see one but if we did, I would be the first one in line to buy it

    • @myronauyeung4649
      @myronauyeung4649 4 роки тому

      i want a passport2 😭😭

  • @almdourado
    @almdourado 4 роки тому +1

    Still using two of a kind: BlackBerry Classic Q20 and Keyone Silver. And I still loving it!

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому

      Nice. Great combo! I loved the Classic. Best keyboard ever.

  • @sjukfan
    @sjukfan 4 роки тому +3

    It's not a BlackBerry, but I quite enjoy my Unihertz Titan. If a physical keyboard is important I think it can be worth checking out.

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому

      Nice. I'm trying to get my hands on one. They're currently sold out

    • @sjukfan
      @sjukfan 4 роки тому

      @@TechOdyssey Yeah, they had to close down the production temporarily when the virus hit China, but it should hopefully starting again soon.

    • @sjukfan
      @sjukfan 4 роки тому

      @@TechOdyssey Seems like they're back in stock now.

  • @karlos631
    @karlos631 4 роки тому +1

    Great video man! I used to love BB.If i would have lots of money i would buy the majority stock in BB and try to bring BB up there again,where this company was once!

  • @taylortalkstech0
    @taylortalkstech0 4 роки тому +8

    I miss my Q10 white and Gold edition - loved that phone

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому +1

      I just ordered one last night

    • @taylortalkstech0
      @taylortalkstech0 4 роки тому +1

      Ha ha no way - I might have to do the same

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому +2

      I always wanted one. It was the one I never got... so I saw one that popped up on eBay last night, New In Box for $199. I couldn't pass it up.

    • @taylortalkstech0
      @taylortalkstech0 4 роки тому

      Wow that's great - if BB10 was still a valid option I would still have mine

    • @vinnakotavenkatesh7801
      @vinnakotavenkatesh7801 4 роки тому

      @@TechOdyssey hii I wanna buy Q10 .. where can I buy that..I have been searching each & every site.. but no use

  • @jozigirl7114
    @jozigirl7114 4 роки тому +1

    I wanted the key 2, but could not find it for sale anywhere.

  • @mikeylejan8849
    @mikeylejan8849 4 роки тому +19

    Using a classic and a keyone black edition.

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому +5

      Nice. That's a great combination. I loved the classic. Probably my most favorite keyboard ever.

    • @kyonkyon2010
      @kyonkyon2010 4 роки тому

      I have the same combination! Mine, I thought I may out of date anyway. And I was thinking if I should upgrade to key2 ...

    • @vensankasel2128
      @vensankasel2128 4 роки тому

      I use the same combination, Classic is 4 years old and no problem, KeyOne Black Edition surprised me, never braked, would be perfect to have Blackberry OS.

  • @jacoby7036
    @jacoby7036 4 роки тому +1

    What is an affordable BlackBerry that you would recommend for my first BlackBerry?

  • @danhuff8446
    @danhuff8446 4 роки тому +5

    I just have such a hard time typing on touchscreens and dont want/need a phone to align satellites or open my garage door from 11 blocks away. I text/email, watch UA-cam ans read the news. A physical keyboard is important to me.

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому

      Physical keyboards are the best.

    • @danhuff8446
      @danhuff8446 4 роки тому

      I dont need character or style lol. I just need to be able to type effectively!!!

  •  4 роки тому +1

    What about the Evolve and Evolve X? Are they real or not? I've been trying to find one for ages now.

  • @calvinboole8647
    @calvinboole8647 4 роки тому +6

    blackberry 10 is excellent to use as a media player, flac files, mp3, mp4,mkv, etc

  • @sayeednmb
    @sayeednmb 4 роки тому

    Great video. I do miss carrying a BB. My last one was a Priv. If they were to introduce an updated one, I’d buy it in a heartbeat.

  • @arthuredwards13
    @arthuredwards13 4 роки тому +3

    Just what I was looking for. Thank you!

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому

      You're welcome. Glad I could help

  • @jackdavis7438
    @jackdavis7438 4 роки тому +1

    Most underrated BB ever.... The Style. Loved that phone. Had it for 4 years. Clamshell full keyboard BB running BB07 if i remember correctly

  • @buluttanrsever8626
    @buluttanrsever8626 4 роки тому +3

    I've been using KeyOne for a year now and I haven't had any problem with it.

    • @India_first-k6n
      @India_first-k6n 4 роки тому

      I want to buy so much. Short in cash though.

  • @johnorona99
    @johnorona99 4 роки тому +2

    I'm using a Classic as my main phone and an LG thinQ for social media. The classic is amazing for my needs so far, I've been using that combo for the last six months. I work as a reporter and I got the classic for cheap on Amazon after my communications just seemed too scattered and not streamlined enough. Hopefully it's still supported for a while! Idk what I'll do when it isnt

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому

      Nice. I find that having a BlackBerry and a second device for all of the apps and social media/media consumption is a really great combination. Glad it's working well for you. I loved the Classic. Probably my most favorite keyboard ever

    • @johnorona99
      @johnorona99 4 роки тому +1

      @@TechOdyssey I use the BlackBerry keyboard app on my LG so I'm used to swiping up on word suggestions, I just wish I could do that on my Classic too. Other than that it's a fantastic keyboard

  • @meghibernardo1560
    @meghibernardo1560 4 роки тому +6

    Im using the Motion and i Love this phone

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому +1

      Nice! Glad you're enjoying it.

  • @scmcarp
    @scmcarp 4 роки тому

    Hello I always loved the blackberry passport perfect fit for suits. Also my first BB was the flip pearl BB then I owe the BB z30 then passport now the Priv. My question is can I use the Q10 today if I use it for text email calls websites? I like the feel of it also can infuse the classic? Ty

  • @samdixon7050
    @samdixon7050 4 роки тому +5

    I love my Classic... but if I have to choose something usable. I would take my Keyone Blackedition. Still feels at least a bit like a Blackberry. The Key2 is better but for me misses the magic.

    • @MrRizzzz007
      @MrRizzzz007 4 роки тому

      Classic what a wonderfull device and lovely keyboard miss my old days

    • @user-jq2iz9zn4p
      @user-jq2iz9zn4p 4 роки тому +1

      I had a Pixel 3a but I sometimes have neuropathy in my fingers. I need a physical keyboard. I stopped using my new $400 Pixel and bought a new $150 Chinese market KeyOne, removed the Chinese language displays and am totally satisfied with it. I can type as before.

    • @tempest411
      @tempest411 4 роки тому

      @@MrRizzzz007 The Classic was out five years ago...Is that a long time ago???

  • @trob0914
    @trob0914 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the video, you answered many of my pressing questions regarding Blackberrys in general, going forward. obviously, they lose out to the newer 5G items coming out but not anytime soon (pressing), I'll have to keep my eye out for a good deal on a "KEY 2 LE...

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому

      You're welcome. Thanks for watching. Glad I could help.

  • @mc2_tech_reviews
    @mc2_tech_reviews 4 роки тому +5

    BlackBerry was such a iconic brand back in the day.

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому

      Yeah they were.

    • @spirg
      @spirg 4 роки тому +1

      MarkC609 “ Was “. Good point , no more

    • @mc2_tech_reviews
      @mc2_tech_reviews 4 роки тому

      @@spirg I believe the downfall of BlackBerry started when they released the BlackBerry Storm. I believe this was their first touchscreen device & it had so many issues with software that it really hurt them with consumers.

  • @011sale
    @011sale 4 роки тому +1

    Is a blackberry Torch or Torch 2 still usable today? I’m losing my mind without a physical keyboard

  • @vasilislagas655
    @vasilislagas655 4 роки тому +5

    Writing you from my Q10, I am sure I won't need another brand for at least 3-4 next year's.. Best regards from Athens-Greece!!..

  • @georgepriv7674
    @georgepriv7674 4 роки тому +1

    Nice video. Miss using my priv (still have it around) but the KEYone black edition is more practical. Luckily the key2 series is still available brand new here in Canada with carriers. If lighting is good it is very hard to tell the difference between my KEYone and iPhone 11pro cameras.

  • @TheIdleCrow
    @TheIdleCrow 4 роки тому +3

    I actually abandoned using BlackBerry's a few days ago..... My cell phone carrier had a great deal on a Samsung S10.... I debated it for a long while and said screw it.... I really miss having a physical keyboard. I got way to comfortable with it between my Priv then my Keyone Black Edition.
    I stopped using my Black Edition because it's battery was wearing out..... Tried my Priv again for about a month, did many things to it to increase its performance a little, and battery life, got it to last 4 hours 20mins screen on time..... Still crap, just as bad as the aged battery in my KeyOne Black Edition.
    I kinda wanted a Key2 (non LE) But yeah no way to get one cheap....
    Bottom line is I am trying to sell my Black Edition for a little extra $$ for my new PC build project. I'll likely keep my Priv forever. Loved it's design...
    Who knows maybe Blackberry may "make" phones again.... If they do we will see where things stand 2/3 years from now when I'll be done with the S10.

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому +1

      I hear ya, and don't blame you at all. The S10 is a great phone. I have a Fold and an S20 Ultra, but thankfully I have two sim card so I still bounce back and forth between my BlackBerry quite often, and use it for twitter on WIFI at home all the time. Great phones. I just hope that somebody picks up the licensing agreement or BBRY starts making them again - both are pipe dreams at this point, but I think there's still a lot of people who enjoy the devices.

    • @TheIdleCrow
      @TheIdleCrow 4 роки тому +1

      @@TechOdyssey I agree, I would like to see someone else pick of the licensing and maybe be a little more ambitious with it....
      I totally respect the Key series more traditional BlackBerry design...
      But what I always wanted to see was another slider like the Priv!
      Be great if another company got the license and did both!
      But as you could tell I wasn't going to hold my breath....
      I think BlackBerry will find other ways to make money.....
      But who knows, time will tell!
      I quite like my S10, getting use to the keyboard is annoying.... I am actually starting to use the swipe finger dragging typing thing.... It helps a bit with my speed but still faster on a BlackBerry...
      Only issue is I sometimes send texts that don't make complete sense because I don't pay enough attention to the words it places...

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому +1

      @@TheIdleCrow download the gboard keyboard from the app store. You'll thank me later.

    • @TheIdleCrow
      @TheIdleCrow 4 роки тому

      @@TechOdyssey I already did! The Samsung one sucks!
      @the_boon
      I considered replacing it's battery, but at least where I am in Canada, I didn't see any more legit brand batteries for it.
      Just no name chinese ones, or ones that already had bad reviews.
      I live at the border and got family in the states. I could of checked out the US eBay and Amazon. But I kinda went operation give the Priv a 2nd chance and didn't turn back haha.
      With everything I did to the Priv to get an extra hour of screen on time on it, I could of done to my KeyOne Black Edition, it would of sped it up and increased it's battery no doubt....
      But I didn't....
      If I can get what I want for it, It will be sold.... Otherwise I'll hoard it no doubt...
      But not doing much good to me in a box when it's still worth a little bit of cash.

    • @TheIdleCrow
      @TheIdleCrow 4 роки тому

      @phillip perkins I suppose I was getting a little tired of it.
      Wanted something newer and better.
      KeyOne one was getting slower on me.
      But yes scaling back the BlackBerry stuff would of helped just like it did on my Priv.
      But I didn't bother. Just stuck with the Priv till I seen a deal on this S10.

  • @OldSkoolJoey
    @OldSkoolJoey 4 роки тому

    Wondering if a q20 classic would still work on Verizon? Getting mixed answers. Using a pixel 3a xl right now and I just really miss the keyboards. Had the og curve when it first came out and had a q10 a few years ago. Only Android keyboard phone I had was the htc status/chacha and while it was great it was no blackberry

  • @sachmalh1
    @sachmalh1 4 роки тому +5

    Really nice review about the blackberry devices. I still love my key 2. And I totally agree, if they can bring back BB 10 with app support, I will switch back to my classic in a heartbeat.

    • @georgeklimes7604
      @georgeklimes7604 4 роки тому

      Sadly, that is not going to happen. The developers will target the bulk of the market.

  • @jeffborchardt6783
    @jeffborchardt6783 4 роки тому

    TO. Have the key to. Spacebar is damaged. Rather than switch manufacturers I would like to purchase another key2. In your video, you stated that there will be no security updates and nothing be on Android 8.1. How long do you think I can go without any updates before it becomes detrimental?

  • @Teggymania
    @Teggymania 4 роки тому +22

    Crackberry? Lol whoa I just got hit with a wave of nostalgia.

  • @silvercat151
    @silvercat151 4 роки тому +1

    I got a pretty much new in box Q10 a couple of years ago and managed to get it hooked up to a Verizon sim card for a second phone number even though it was getting tough to get old tech on by then. I need to move the number but I am loathe to part with the Q10 and being able to use it when I want to. My main phone is an iPhone 6S+ but the q10 has such a great feel - the keyboard is wonderful. For all their tech wizardry, modern phones are soul-less by comparison. I always used Blackberrys and Nokias but got sucked into iPhone by the 4s when I needed a new phone in a hurry and it was affordable. The 4s was rather nice though. I couldn’t throw my Nokia 7110 away, (the one with the slider), and I sometimes look at it fondly and wish we still had cool stuff like that around.

  • @4ron267
    @4ron267 4 роки тому +4

    Nemory Studios offers apps for BlackBerry 10 devices.

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому +1

      Great. Nice to know

    • @winewomenwagesorg
      @winewomenwagesorg 4 роки тому

      I will look them up. I'm just having battery issues with my Passport. The battery life has greatly decreased over last six months. Looking for a fix.

    • @redsyrup1138
      @redsyrup1138 4 роки тому

      @@winewomenwagesorg It's not hard to replace. I did mine a couple months ago and it's been performing great ever since. :D

    • @ducapelli
      @ducapelli 4 роки тому

      4 ron Be careful... He sells app that are for free and does not support you. You can find a lot of complains towards him on Crackberry forums.

  • @mikozieg
    @mikozieg 4 роки тому +2

    I loved the Priv. Only had to sell it...
    ...to get my hands on the Key2LE.

  • @phillipharris1751
    @phillipharris1751 4 роки тому +4

    With every one, I'm already there, let's keep going. Blackberry.

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому

      Awesome. Thanks for the support, and thanks for watching.

  • @jadenwells6581
    @jadenwells6581 4 роки тому +1

    Had a PRIV but the I got water on it and killed the screen. Bought a replacement screen but it didn't work. I'm now on a ZTE Axon M

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому

      Ouch. That sucks. How do you like the Axon M? I always wanted one of those.

  • @amitdhoke2640
    @amitdhoke2640 4 роки тому +4

    Still rocking a bold 🤘

  • @milianozuniga-deanda4955
    @milianozuniga-deanda4955 4 роки тому +1

    THANK YOU! Unfortunately, I don't have the money to try all the devices and even, the BBs I do have I can't test to even see whether they're still mostly effective because they're broke...lol 😩

  • @gianluigibuffon4510
    @gianluigibuffon4510 4 роки тому +3

    I think I found my lost brotherhood! :) BlackBerry forever!

  • @alexo1226
    @alexo1226 4 роки тому

    I got blackberry key2 LE I love this phone I'm always on the move battery life is great just simple phone Text , email and make calls that's all I need.. again I'm really impressed with battery life is solid thx great video hope to see key 3 in the near future

  • @gamerdan2310
    @gamerdan2310 4 роки тому +11

    Watching this on my KeyOne Black Edition !

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому +1

      Such a great phone. Thanks for watching

    • @ksquared2618
      @ksquared2618 4 роки тому

      Would you recommend buying in 2020?

    • @gamerdan2310
      @gamerdan2310 4 роки тому

      @@ksquared2618 I absolutely think so. I use mine all the time, everyday and still get very good performance and most especially great battery life. I will almost certainly look to buy another one if this one ever breaks.

  • @ticolloyd4192
    @ticolloyd4192 4 роки тому +2

    Liked the review! I have all those and more! My question is.....as a BlackBerry die-hard fan....where do I go for my next phone? I don't want to go iPhone...what would be your thought?

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому +2

      I'm currently working on a video that addresses this. Stay tuned :)

  • @peterbenko8097
    @peterbenko8097 4 роки тому +3

    Love my Priv. Simple and reliable.

  • @cahmzhere7963
    @cahmzhere7963 4 роки тому +1

    And here I am using my BB 9790 once again just because I miss it. Been thinking if I should put my main sim card here and use it just for calls and texts and my other phone for Social Media... ^ ^

  • @gabbagibbon7562
    @gabbagibbon7562 4 роки тому +3

    Watching on my passport now! I never want to change from BB, only way I'd go would be Unihertz

    • @TechOdyssey
      @TechOdyssey  4 роки тому

      Nice. How are you watching it? Through a sideloaded app?

    • @gabbagibbon7562
      @gabbagibbon7562 4 роки тому +1

      TechOdyssey using the Firefox browser currently seems the fastest way

  • @datdigital
    @datdigital 4 роки тому +1

    I'm using a DTEK50 and keeping a Z10 as a backup.

  • @vincentkong07029
    @vincentkong07029 4 роки тому +9

    Just replaced my Passport OG to the Passport SE last fall and it feels so much more classier. I feel like I'm in the minority. I had both Passport and Priv. But unfortunately, the Priv was starting to show its age and it slowed down a lot.

    • @vensankasel2128
      @vensankasel2128 4 роки тому

      Hello, where can I buy a Blackberry Passport Silver Edition, at a reasonable price?

    • @vincentkong07029
      @vincentkong07029 4 роки тому +1

      @@vensankasel2128 unfortunately now, they are few and far between. I quickly checked and I see pre-own ones on eBay.

    • @vincentkong07029
      @vincentkong07029 4 роки тому +1

      @@vensankasel2128 when I first bought my Silver Edition, BlackBerry was still selling them from their website early 2017. So, yes. I have been holding back on using the SE for nearly 3 years before my OG died.

  • @kevb3047
    @kevb3047 4 роки тому +1

    Just received a brand new Key1 (200 on Amazon) about 3 weeks ago- right as this apocalypse got going... I highly recommend the Key1, it's my favorite phone ever, 10 out of 10. I only wish there was a keyboard shortcut for the drag-down notifications, I love REAL BUTTON SHORTCUTS !!!- space bar to answer a call and power button to hang up- real buttons like devices have done for over a HUNDRED YEARS !!

    • @cameronlovesevolve
      @cameronlovesevolve 4 роки тому +1

      i downloaded an app that i was able to set as the convenience key. one click takes my notifications down! Its been very useful

    • @kevb3047
      @kevb3047 4 роки тому

      What's that app Cam?

    • @cameronlovesevolve
      @cameronlovesevolve 4 роки тому +1

      @@kevb3047 it's called notification drawer, or notification drop or something like that~ works like a charm